nestle

• Nom désignant l'action de se blottir contre quelqu'un, souvent de manière prolongée et affectueuse; peut aussi évoquer un lieu douillet et confortable.

A noun referring to a close and affectionate embrace, often prolonged.

1. Close and affectionate embraceB2informal

   A close, warm, and often prolonged hug or cuddle, typically expressing affection.

   Étreinte affectueuse

   • She gave him a gentle nestle before saying goodbye.
   • The child found comfort in a nestle with his mother.
   • After a long day, they enjoyed a quiet nestle on the sofa.

   Synonymesclaspcuddleembracehugsnuggle

   Antonymespushrebuffrejectionrepulsionshoveshunningsnub

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se placer confortablement ou de se blottir dans ou contre quelque chose, souvent dans un endroit chaud ou protégé.

A verb used to indicate the act of settling or lying comfortably within or against something, often in a warm or sheltered position.

1. Settle comfortablyB1formal

   To move or arrange oneself into a warm, cozy, or comfortable position, often by pressing against something soft.

   Se blottir

   • She nestled into the soft cushions of the sofa.
   • The child nestled against her mother's shoulder.
   • He nestled deeper under the warm blanket.

   Synonymesburrowcuddlecurl uphuddlenuzzlesettlesnuggle

2. Lie in a sheltered spotB2formal

   To be situated in a protected or partially hidden location, often surrounded by natural features.

   être niché

   • The cottage nestles in a quiet valley.
   • The village nestles among the rolling hills.
   • A small cabin nestles at the edge of the forest.

   Synonymesliesettlesnuggle

3. Position comfortablyB1formal

   To place or position something in a snug, secure, or comfortable way.

   Blottir confortablement

   • She nestled the baby in her arms.
   • He nestled the vase carefully on the shelf.
   • The cat nestled its head against my hand.

   Synonymesburrowcuddleensconcenuzzlesettlesnuggletuck